Category Archives: Branding

A meme is an instantly understandable message that gets immediate attention and interest. Some people call it a strapline or a tagline but really it is more than that. You are crystallising what you do in a few words so … Continue reading →

We’ve developed a checklist of sorts to walk you through the process of content generation – this should help you avoid making it a real chore. We recommend that you consider using PDF documents as they are a good platform … Continue reading →

Does a name matter? We think so! Flat or apartment? You say flat and an old tower block springs to mind on a not so desirable estate. Say apartment and I’m envisaging waterfront and / or city centre luxury living. … Continue reading →

We work with many clients who assumed they were positioned at a certain level in their chosen markets. However, when you start to analyse the market dynamics and reasons why campaigns are failing, it is usually because they have perceived … Continue reading →

Despite our best intentions marketing mistakes can and do happen. And they aren’t limited to the ‘little guys’ either. Below are some examples of famous gaffs made by large companies with sizeable marketing budgets and highly experienced teams. It just … Continue reading →

Central to any company’s effective marketing is a message that speaks powerfully and consistently to your existing and potential clients. Work through these points and you will be well on the way to developing a marketing message for your own … Continue reading →

It’s not surprising that so many businesses put hours and hours of time into naming their products, brand or the company itself. Your name is often the first thing that prospects come into contact with – think about those names you remember - and a lot … Continue reading →

What is the real value of a ‘brand’? A brand serves to inspire trust and confidence in a service or product. For customers a brand often suggests that some sort of investment has been made in the service or product … Continue reading →

Sometimes decisions outside of our control can impact significantly on our own products and services. This is a good example of a national company being forced to change the name of one of its most popular pasties. There are also … Continue reading →

Starbucks has dropped the name from its logo as the company prepares to expand its product range. The Starbucks Coffee name that encircled the green mermaid has been replaced in favour of a larger image. Howard Schultz, Starbucks’ chief executive, … Continue reading →